I have been practicing veterinary medicine for seventeen years and have owned by own practice for nearly twelve. Yet, this past week I had a brand new experience. For the first time ever, I had a client openly try to blackmail me! He came into my office and demanded...

A: My practice offers two packages for older pets. One is called the “Paws in Time” early detection program. It is designed to diagnose medical conditions as early as possible. We also offer a rider on our wellness plans that offer a monthly payment that covers all...

A: I became a veterinarian to help animals and the people who love them. I have learned that the best way for me to do that is to detect problems early and intervene before suffering begins. My favorite appointments are the ones that allow me the opportunity to do...

A: I agree with your veterinarian and the American Heartworm Society that all dogs in this area should be screened for heartworm infections every year. There are four major reasons why. The first is that the test used to detect heartworm infections is imperfect. ...

A: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS), also known as “second hand smoke,” contains 20 known cancer causing agents, or carcinogens. Regular exposure to ETS has been associated with higher cancer rates in people. While pets have not been studied nearly as...